* POPULAR * Penguin & Sea Lion Cruise

Penguin Island & Sea Lion Cruise

Your adventure begins with a quick 5 minute ferry transfer to Penguin Island then board our glass bottom boat for a leisurely 45 minute cruise through Shoalwater Bay’s wildlife sanctuary zone to see wild dolphins and rare Australian sea lions before getting up close with the world’s smallest penguins!

Blessed with white sandy beaches and surrounded by crystal clear waters, Penguin Island lies in the heart of the ruggedly spectacular Shoalwater Islands Marine Park. Island rangers present penguin feedings at 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm daily. Spend as long, or as little as you like to swim, snorkel, picnic and explore the nature trails and beaches before catching a return ferry at your leisure.

Tour Highlights:

Seeing rare Australian sea lions on the beach at Seal Island

Taking in the ruggedly spectacular islands and crystal clear waters

Viewing nesting pelicans, cormorants, ospreys and other sea birds

Lots of free time to swim, explore and see the penguin feeding at Penguin Island

Enjoying a picnic under the trees overlooking a safe swimming beach ideal for young children

Tour Includes:

Penguin Island & Sea Lion Cruise

Your adventure begins with a quick 5 minute ferry transfer to Penguin Island then board our glass bottom boat for a leisurely 45 minute cruise through Shoalwater Bay’s wildlife sanctuary zone to see wild dolphins and rare Australian sea lions before getting up close with the world’s smallest penguins!

Blessed with white sandy beaches and surrounded by crystal clear waters, Penguin Island lies in the heart of the ruggedly spectacular Shoalwater Islands Marine Park. Island rangers present penguin feedings at 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm daily. Spend as long, or as little as you like to swim, snorkel, picnic and explore the nature trails and beaches before catching a return ferry at your leisure.

Tour Highlights:

Seeing rare Australian sea lions on the beach at Seal Island

Taking in the ruggedly spectacular islands and crystal clear waters

Viewing nesting pelicans, cormorants, ospreys and other sea birds

Lots of free time to swim, explore and see the penguin feeding at Penguin Island

Enjoying a picnic under the trees overlooking a safe swimming beach ideal for young children

Tour Includes:

Ferry transfers

45 minute glass bottom boat cruise with guided commentary

Penguin feeding at 10.30 and 12.30pm

Cruises Depart:

10:15am, 11.15am and 1.15pm daily (between 15 September and 04 June only) please check in at least 30 minutes prior to departure.